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Healy - Expendable Oceanographic Probes

HEALY has a Sippican expendable oceanographic probe MK21 Windows based data acquisition system on board. Expendable probes can be launched from inside the transom of HEALY using a LM-4A thru-hull launcher (located in the bosns stores compartment 2-154-2-A ) or from anywhere on the fantail deck using the Hand-Held Launcher (LM-3A) which has 150’ of cable.


Photo: LM-4A Thru-Hull LauncherThru-Hull Launcher (LM-4A)

The LM-4A is the standard launcher for all military vessels and employs the same basic assembly as the LM-2A. However, the LM-4A is installed below deck for improved safety and increased convenience under heavy weather conditions.

 

 


Photo: LM-3A Hand-Held LauncherHand-Held Launcher (LM-3A)

The LM-3A provides portability, allows more flexibility in selecting launcher position, and educes interference wtih other equipment.


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Date Last Modified: June 26, 2008